6.6Vibe Coding
2025-12-16 • software development generative ai code vibe coding ai
Vibe coding merges human oversight with AI capabilities, enhancing programming efficiency while raising concerns about cognitive control and complexity management.
6.4The Art of Wanting
2026-01-17 • agi automation human factors future of work ai
The post argues that while AI can automate many tasks, the uniquely human skill of 'wanting'—understanding and specifying desires—will remain essential in the age of AGI.
6.4The Art of Wanting
2026-01-15 • agi automation human experience ethics future of work
The future of work in the age of AGI will center on the uniquely human ability to understand and articulate our desires and choices.
Curiosity is essential in navigating the evolving landscape of AI interpretability, paralleling the historical transformation of Venetian glassmaking and its impact on human understanding.
Historical examples reveal that early action and diversification are crucial for preserving wealth under authoritarian regimes, as financial confiscation often follows a predictable pattern.
The post warns against the dangers of suppressing scientific inquiry, drawing parallels between Stalin's Soviet Union and current threats to scientific independence in the U.S.
6.4Black Box, Blood Money
2025-05-25 • cryptocurrency ethics venture capital black box ai
The essay examines the violent intersection of cryptocurrency and venture capital, warning of the dangers posed by opaque AI systems that prioritize profit over human safety.
6.2AGI Break Room
2026-01-05 • programming fractal geometry gpu web graphics ai
Three AI agents debate the complexities of creating a fractal viewer with WebGPU, exploring the balance between optimal solutions and practical constraints in programming.
A balanced approach to AI openness is essential to address the complexities and uncertainties of the industry while promoting innovation and public safety.
5.8The Two Merchants
2025-10-21 • philosophy self-awareness human desire wisdom ai
The story contrasts two magical lamps, highlighting the importance of self-awareness over superficial desires, and critiques the current approach to AI alignment.
The post argues that as AI advances, humans must embrace their unique role of responsibility and care rather than relinquishing it to machines.
The post emphasizes the importance of truth in democracy and warns against the dangers of authoritarianism, urging truth-tellers to continue their work without fear.
Acquiring Chrome could undermine user trust and long-term benefits, similar to the detrimental effects seen with Musk's Twitter ownership.
5.6Credibility, not Capability
2025-04-13 • technology freedom academia trust credibility
Credibility is the cornerstone of success in technology and academia, overshadowing capability, and must be diligently maintained to ensure trust and collaboration.
5.6Freedom and Purpose
2025-03-25 • scalar value career purpose academia industry
The post contrasts the missions of academia and industry, emphasizing their differing priorities and the importance of understanding one's purpose in choosing between the two paths.
The author explores their struggle with classical Chinese genealogy documents and how AI tools helped create an interactive reader to enhance understanding.
4Reinvented
2024-03-16 • career research academia phd programs and funding mentorship
A personal account of career reinvention from industry to academia, emphasizing lessons learned during a PhD and the joy of mentoring students in research.
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